A social rental apartment in Breda
This apartment on Adriaan van Bergenstraat sits in the Schorsmolen area of Breda, a part of town with a lively, mixed feel. At €742 a month, the rent sat well below the average for apartments in Breda, which made it a keen option in the current market. The home dates from 1987 and has an energy label B, so it is reasonably efficient. With 75 m² of floor space, there is room to spread out. This home has not been online since 12 October 2026.
The Schorsmolen neighbourhood
The Schorsmolen neighbourhood is home to around 3,600 people, and the figures show a high share of single-person households. Reviews are mixed, based on three contributions. One resident describes it as a "junkenhol", mentioning drug addicts and homeless people hanging around, with the front door looking like a rubbish dump. Another says: "My neighbourhood is safe and close to all shops, sometimes I get bothered by bicycles during a festival or special events, but overall it's fine to live here." A third, who has lived here for six years, calls it a "Quiet neighbourhood" and says they have never had any unpleasant experiences.
Life on the street
For daily shopping, the Albert Heijn is just around the corner, with another Albert Heijn a couple of streets away and an Aldi not much further. The nearest primary school, De Singel SO, is on your doorstep, while Kbs De Weerijs is a ten-minute walk. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda is about a ten-minute walk. The train station is 1.6 km away, so getting out of town is straightforward. The municipality of Breda offers a full range of amenities within easy reach.
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The WOZ value is set annually by the municipality with 1 January as its reference date, and therefore lags the market by about a year. It is an estimated market value, not a sale price.
Frequently asked questions
About Adriaan van Bergenstraat 41, Breda
Was €742 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €742 was about 30% below the neighbourhood average of €1,067 for rentals. That made it a keen price compared with other homes in Schorsmolen. The apartment had 75 m² of floor space and an energy label B, which helped keep running costs reasonable. Given the market figures, this rent looked competitive.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is B, which is an official registration recorded in the national EP-Online system. The label does not say anything about the condition of the building itself, only about its energy performance.
How far is the nearest supermarket?
The nearest Albert Heijn is about 255 metres away, so just around the corner. A second Albert Heijn is at 290 metres, and an Aldi is at 456 metres. For a wider choice, a Coop is at 516 metres and another Albert Heijn at 566 metres. Daily groceries are very much on your doorstep.
What schools are nearby?
The nearest school is De Singel SO, a special education primary school, at about 104 metres. For regular primary education, Kbs De Weerijs is at 816 metres and Kbs De Spoorzoeker at 1,087 metres. For secondary education, the Stedelijk Gymnasium Breda is at 1,227 metres. Several options are within a short walk.
How far is the train station?
The train station is 1.6 km from the apartment. That is a manageable distance on foot or by bike, making it easy to travel to other parts of the country. The exact route and time will depend on your mode of transport, but the station is within easy reach.
What is the neighbourhood like to live in?
Schorsmolen has around 3,600 residents, with a high proportion of single-person households. Reviews are mixed: one resident mentions issues with drug addicts and homeless people, while another says the area is safe and close to shops, and a third has lived here for six years without any unpleasant experiences. It is a varied area with both positives and negatives.
